A Scandal in Belgravia

[rusty_armour]

This was fuckin' brilliant! I absolutely LOVED it! I think it was a wonderful modern adaptation of "A Scandal in Bohemia" that managed to poke fun at some Sherlockian clichés (like the deerstalker cap) and have fun (via John's blog) with the titles of canon adventures. I would have liked to see more of Lestrade, but I enjoyed what I did see, especially his phone call to Carter. However, moments of hilarity aside, this episode was deliciously dark and contained some incredible Sherlock character moments. The chemistry between Benedict Cumberbatch and Lara Pulver was amazing. They totally sizzled together. However, I think I got even more enjoyment out of the scenes with Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss, as it gave us another glimpse into the characters of both brothers, though I probably have more questions than ever about the dynamics of their relationship! I think I practically stopped breathing during that scene in the plane. It was fabulous to see more evidence of the deep love Moffat and Gatiss have for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.

This episode was so worth it, despite the struggles I had to find it online. I don't know how I'm going to make it until "The Hounds of Baskerville".

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[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I actually saw The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes parallels more in terms of the way Mycroft and Irene acted (e.g. the lecture from Mycroft about how Sherlock had been duped and Irene's obvious betrayal). I'll readily admit that I'd probably have to watch that scene at least a few times to analyze it properly (or as well as someone with an unanalytical mind could analyze it), but I was more shocked by the way Irene treated Sherlock, even though we knew by that point that she'd betrayed him. Like I said, I really need to rewatch the scene, but I'm wondering if Sherlock was extra cold because he was unfortunate enough to learn what can happen when your emotions do get the better of you. He let Irene in and she betrayed him. Big time. Of course, it might have also been for show - to appease Mycroft and make it look like he was truly back in control.

However, I think Irene was really only turned on by Sherlock's mind. I think she did all that flirting to get a reaction out of him and see how he would respond. He obviously did excite her, but, once again, it was in terms of the game they were playing.

I'm with you on this - I thought that, like Sherlock, she likes a challenge.

I think that's why they're two of a kind. They love a good challenge and crave mental stimulation.

And now I have to find it somewhere, preferably with subtitles. :)

Are you referring to "A Scandal in Belgravia"? I'm not sure if there will be any versions of it with subtitles yet, but I'll let you know if I come across any.

[radiogaga80.livejournal.com]

I got the subtitles but then my BS-player crashed. :(

Just curious about 2 things:

1. What did Mycroft say for Sherlock making the childhood in a nutshell comment?
2. What did Sherlock say just before he opened Irene's safe?

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry your BS-player crashed. I'm also sorry because I don't have answers for either of your questions. I can't remember what either Sherlock or Mycroft said specifically in these instances. I managed to download the episode on my hard drive, but I don't have time to watch it. As it is, I'm skipping a trip to the movie theatre today because of all the things I have to do. However, maybe someone else will see this thread and be able to give you an answer. I'll certainly let you know if I find out anything myself. :-)

[radiogaga80.livejournal.com]

Found them! :)

1. Mycroft said, "I'll be mother."
2. Vatican cameos.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Oh, sorry. I should have been able to give you the first quote as I do remember Mycroft saying that. I don't think I caught "Vatican cameos," which is a Sherlockian reference. I can't remember which story they were mentioned in. I think the "Vatican cameos" were one of those cases Watson teasingly referred to but never published. *g*